All Projects

To hire qualified professionals to complete exterior repairs on the Central Presbyterian Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The concrete floor in the exhibit and storage area of a former garage structure, located on the Clearwater Historical Society museum grounds, was removed and replaced. The severely deteriorated floor with an insafe step down had been barred to public access. With the floor replaced storage capacity has been increased, artifacts are more accessible, space is more usable and the building is now in compliance with ADA requirements.

To digitize issues of the student newspaper, "The Reporter," allowing for greater public access to this historic resource.

To hire a qualified historian to research Mankato's cultural history.

To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of Latin art in Minnesota.

To hire a qualified professional to produce a manuscript on the history of art in Minnesota.

A professional historian was hired and research was conducted as preparation for a concert production of "Temperance and Temptation". Historical information, music and lyrics for temperance and anti-temperance songs and compelling images were incorporated into the performances. The result was an artistic performance grounded in Minnesota history.

To hire qualified professionals to produce materials on the Ojibwe language for public access.

To hire qualified professionals to restore building features on Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

To compile a comprehensive baseline inventory that can be integrated in planning.

To hire a qualified consultant to write a context study for the Rochester State Hospital.

To hire qualified professionals to produce a documentary on the history of Romanian immigration to Minnesota, 1945-1989.

To write and edit a manuscript of children's stories on the history of the Rondo Community in St. Paul.

To build capacity and collectively leverage resources to preserve and share the history of Rondo.

Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers the Arts and Cultural Heritage Rondo Commemorative Plaza grant. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting.

The Saint Paul Police Women’s Oral History Project documents the history and culture of this unique, 156 year-old metropolitan department, through oral history interviews of current and former officers. The interviews are produced in audio /compact disc and/or print format. The goals of the project are for inspiration and understanding of sister officers; academic evaluation and learning; historic preservation; and to increase public appreciation and understanding of the challenges of the female officers who serve the Saint Paul citizenry. 

The Saint Paul Police Oral History Project (Phase Five) documents the history and culture of this unique 157 year-old metropolitan department and explore the important contributions of public service the men and women officers make to our Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota.